All posts tagged "horticulture"
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155AgricultureThe state of plant biosecurity in Australia
The National Plant Biosecurity Status Report for 2019 was released by Plant Health Australia (PHA), bringing together contributions from over 100 government,...
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178AgriculturePlanning to send used machinery or equipment to South Australia? Make sure it’s certified
A requirement for people sending machinery and equipment into or through South Australia is that it must be clean and free of...
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439News and ViewsWork underway to deliver sweet deal for WA-bred apple
The WA Government is progressing plans to take a Manjimup-bred apple notable for its rich, burgundy colour, to the world.
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780AgricultureMake sure hitch hikers don’t arrive with backpacker labour
At this time of year, many fruit or veg producers will have casual labourers, often backpackers, on their property to help with...
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517News and ViewsTwo weeks to implement new wage rates not long enough
The Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) decision to provide growers with only two weeks to implement changes to the Horticulture Award has surprised...
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604News and ViewsBright future for forestry fisheries and horticulture
The outlook for the forest, seafood and horticulture sectors is bright despite clear risks, with continued growth both in Australia and overseas...
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527News and ViewsVegetable farm financial survey released
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) has begun the 12th Australian Hort Innovation vegetable-growing industry survey, gathering...
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585News and ViewsImproving productivity through protected cropping
The Australian Government has convened a roundtable bringing together key horticulture stakeholders and industry members to discuss increasing productivity and job creation...
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537AgricultureLabour survey for horticulture growers continues
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Horticulture Group will be visiting the Sunraysia irrigation district again to survey more growers on labour challenges...
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600News and ViewsQLD banana farmers saved from banana freckle
Queensland banana growers have avoided a serious biosecurity risk with the Northern Territory officially declared banana freckle free.
